Jim Merritt endorsed by The News Tribune

"Merritt is both a consensus builder and a genuine visionary of urban design. He'd bring that vision to the mayor's office, and we can't think of a better home from it."

Join us for an Election Night Party at Woody's on the Water

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/02/2009 - 12:49
Join us for an Election Night Party 

Woody's on the Water

1715 East Dock St (next to Glass Museum)

No host bar
light fare to enjoy

7:00pm

Large Screen TV

For Me, It's All About Tacoma

It’s about keeping the jobs we have while creating the jobs we need.

It’s about creating a safe community and improving our services.

But mostly it’s about creating a shared vision of the future for our city and making that vision our reality.

~Jim Merritt

 
I have been passionately involved with the revitalization of Tacoma through my small business and civic contributions for 30 years. I am especially proud of my role in the Union Station restoration project: I brought all parties together, found the common goal and defined the solution formed by the group. I will put this experience and collaborative spirit to work for our great city.
In 2003 I was honored with The City of Tacoma’s Hometown Hero Award in recognition of my business leadership and commitment to Tacoma’s economic success. This was due in part to my leadership and visionary contributions towards the ongoing renaissance of Tacoma. I am endorsed by both Democrat Dawn Lucien and Republican Councilman Shawn Bunny. I am passionate about Tacoma. I will work hard with you to make our city what it is destined to be.


Kick the Can't with Jim Merritt
Issues
People, Potholes, Potential, Quality of Life
  1. As Mayor I Will Focus on Jobs
    • Tacoma should be more user-friendly for businesses of all sizes.
    • Better education leads to better family wages.
    • Customer-service oriented culture is key.
  2. I Will Fight to Enhance Neighborhoods
    • Potholes in neighborhoods and main arterials are in desperate need of superior repair.
    • The Neighborhood Councils must become facilitators between citizens and City Hall.
    • Tacoma needs a “coming together of all parts of the community to share ideas and seek common ground. I will LISTEN.
  3. I Will Push to Promote Tacoma
    • Tacoma is the urban center of the South Sound, Southwest Washington and the Olympic Peninsula.
    • We must reach out to our neighboring cities, Pierce County, Port of Tacoma and The Puyallup Tribe.
    • Tacoma needs to support the arts more to attract people and create a Destination City.
Click here to read more about Jim Merritt's Stands on the Issues
 
We have recently completed an interview with The Melon. Please take a moment and follow this www.themelononline.com to my interview. Thank you!

 

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